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Longines · Chronograph

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

Ref. L2.537.4.72.2 · Dress

$3,900In stock
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Case

Diameter
37mm
Thickness
10.95mm
Lug-to-lug
44.6mm
Lug width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m
Caseback
Screw-down case back

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Both sides
Dial colour
Silver
Indices
Applied indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Longines L836.6
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
36,000 vph
Power reserve
52h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sector
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Ultra-Chron collection · 2 watches

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC40mm

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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